Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Athens.
💼 Business
Star Chamber Arcade opened at 74 N.
Court St on Oct.2 and held its ribbon-cutting on Oct.16—offering unlimited game play at an hourly rate along with a bar and ice cream. Owner Nick Muntean, an Athens native, gathered over 70 arcade and pinball machines to provide a new local space that regularly hosts pinball events.
🌲 Environment
Athens County recorded its driest August on record after receiving 44 inches of rain from January through July – far above the usual amount, which contributed to significant culvert road damage in July.
A $101,000 grant is funding work with Rural Action and BSC Group to map local flood risks and plan nature-based solutions for future flash floods.
🏛️ Government
Today’s Scoop roundup lists government and community announcements including bids for Athens Uptown Area Utility Relocation open until Friday at 10 a.m. and several road projects on U.S. 33, U.S. 50, and SR 682 with completion dates from Nov.
10 to Nov. 30. It also features a live music and tea event at the Cannabis Museum today from 4 to 8 p.m. and public meetings in Chauncey on Oct. 27 and Albany’s fall brush pickup from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30 — updates meant to keep residents informed.
🏈 Sports
Ohio Football beat Northern Illinois 48-21 on Saturday with a season-high 333 rushing yards, though coach Brian Smith said the team must fix 13 penalties to improve its play.
The Bobcats will play a road game at noon on Saturday against Eastern Michigan (one of the conference's best offenses) as they try to break their 0-3 road record this season.
🎉 Athens Events
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Sunday Meditation Session
2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience tranquility and mindfulness through guided meditation with the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
Intro to Knitting Class
5-7 p.m. — Community Makerspace — All supplies provided — Learn the essentials of knitting from community teachers in this welcoming class.
Megan Bee Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Eclipse Company Store — Ticket prices vary — Experience the evocative folk-Americana music of singer-songwriter Megan Bee reflecting her love for the land and wanderlust.
MAC-SBC Challenge: Arkansas State at Ohio Bobcats Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Convocation Center — Tickets starting at $37 — Catch the thrilling matchup between Arkansas State Red Wolves and Ohio Bobcats in this NCAA basketball showdown.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Football Game
7-8:30 p.m. — Baker University Center — Lowest Price Guaranteed! — Catch the Ohio Bobcats take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a thrilling college football match.
5k Glow Run/Walk
6-8 p.m. — TailGreat Park — Free entry — Light up the night with a fun 5k run/walk supporting survivors in neon gear.
Deep Listening Gong Journey
7-8:30 p.m. — Trauma Sensitive Yoga Project, LLC — $28 presale, $35 day of show — Experience an immersive gong meditation to foster stillness and connection.
Weekly Meditation Gathering
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free — Relax and find your inner peace through guided meditation every Sunday.
UMass Minutemen vs. Ohio Bobcats Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Peden Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience college football action as the UMass Minutemen take on the Ohio Bobcats live.
Euchre Club
5:45-9:30 p.m. — Hole in the Ville — $5 — Enjoy a lively night of euchre with light refreshments and BYOB.
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